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Devon

Episode 1 of 6

Adam Hart-Davis's search for Britain's greatest scientific pioneers is in Devon, where he looks at the legacy of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, Henry Moule and Mary Anning.

First programme in series with Adam Hart-Davis, who journeys across the country on his mountain bike, in search of Britain's greatest inventors and scientific pioneers. Adam begins his search in Devon where he discusses the work of great British engineering innovators, such as Isambard Kingdom Brunel, Henry Moule and Thomas Savery. He also looks at the legacy of the work carried out but the famous fossil collector Mary Anning.

30 minutes

Last on

Mon 10 Dec 2001 18:00

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  • Mon 6 Jan 1997 20:00
  • Sat 7 Apr 2001 18:00
  • Tue 26 Jun 2001 18:00
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  • Mon 10 Dec 2001 18:00